Finding the Third Proportional to 81,816 and 179,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,816 and 179,247 is: 392,704.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,816 : 179,247 = 179,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,816/179,247 = 179,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,816x = 179,247 × 179,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,816x = 32,129,487,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,129,487,009/81,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,704.20
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